Social Media Graphic Design Masterclass

Learn how to design professional social posts using Canva.

Created byAnthony Isaac

Last updated 1/2021

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Social media graphic designs
Canva design tricks & tools
Graphic design projects

Course content

4 sections • 21 lectures • 2h 1m total length

Getting Started With Canva2:58
Learn to locate the Canva website and sign up using Google, Facebook, or email, then explore the dashboard. Select personal or small business and start creating your first design.
Canva Dashboard5:35
Discover the Canva dashboard and learn to navigate home, templates, features, learn resources, and account tools to create social media designs, manage brand kits, content planning, and team collaboration.
Canva Free vs Paid4:00
Compare Canva free and pro plans, detailing templates, design types, stock assets, brand kit, fonts and logos, one-click resize, and export options for pdfs, jpg/png, gifs, and videos.
Design Inspiration2:41
Discover Design Inspiration to spark logo, poster, and business card ideas for your graphics projects. View simple designs created with canvas and cover, using brand colors and clear imagery.
Exporting Your Designs2:03
Export your Caneva designs for social media by selecting the correct page, choosing PNG or other formats, optionally with a transparent background, and saving with a clear name and destination.
Animations3:11
Explore Cannava animation features, including block fade, pan rise, tumble, stomp, baseline, and more, and export the animated design as an mp4.

YouTube Banner Design Project Colourful (Easy)17:24
Design a colorful YouTube channel art banner in Canva, selecting a template and customizing text, background, and social media icons for desktop, mobile, tablet, and TV.
YouTube Banner Design Project Custom Styles With Shapes (Creative)12:58
Design a YouTube banner from scratch using shapes, lines, circles, triangles, and text to create custom styles with typography and precise alignment.
LinkedIn Banner Design Project5:24
Design a LinkedIn banner for the social media graphic design masterclass, highlighting online courses, 24/7 support, and 25,000+ students, with Black Book training branding.
Soundcloud Banner Design Project4:07
Design a SoundCloud banner by selecting a layout and music styles, customizing text, and adding a website address. Upload your own images or choose background visuals to match your band.
Etsy Shop Banner Design Project7:16
Design an Etsy shop banner by translating your icon into a banner, adjusting background color and transparency, using Permanent Marker for text, and adding Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter icons.
Twitch TV Banner Design Project6:06
Design a Twitch banner by selecting a layout, customizing text, and placing social media icons (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) with color and alignment adjustments, all set on a space-themed background.
Facebook Banner Design Project8:35
Design a Facebook cover by selecting a suitable layout, customizing text, adding a website URL and background image, and integrating social media icons for a balanced banner.
Tumblr Banner Design Project4:43
Design a Tumblr banner by selecting a layout, adjusting the background color, fonts, and shapes, then save the banner for upload.

Desktop Wallpaper Design Project7:01
Create a desktop wallpaper by selecting layouts on the canvas, customize text, font, colors, and shapes, add corner designs, download, and set as wallpaper.
Email Header Design Project4:14
Design a quick, customizable email header by choosing a layout, renaming the design, and altering text, colors, fonts, and images to match your brand, then save and download.
Facebook Ad Design Project6:53
Design a Facebook ad on Canva by selecting a layout. Duplicate sections, adjust text sizes, and save the design as a Facebook ad with the coupon code and web address.
Facebook Post Design Project8:49
Design a Facebook post using free templates, customize a $10 discount promo with a coupon layout, adjust colors and typography, and save, share, or print the design.

Design a Logo In 5 Minutes6:06
Create a brand logo in under five minutes by generating a name, selecting a style and color, adding icons, and previewing mockups across media.
Need Any Extra Help?0:13
Bonus Free 250+ Page SEO eBook1:05
Access a free 250+ page seo guide covering keyword research basics, backlink strategies, technical and local seo, and Google Analytics. Learn what black seo techniques to avoid.

Requirements

Mac or PC with an internet connection.

Description

Social Media Graphic Design Masterclass

Learn how to design professional social posts using Canva.

You will discover the tools you need for starting a design project and how to organize your deliverables, as well as understand the fundamentals of colour, typography, elements, and layout.

Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced designer looking to brush up on your skills, this course has everything you need.

From thumbnail design to Instagram post design, you’ll explore multiple real-life projects that will teach you the techniques in today’s marketplace.

You’ll learn how to use Canva to create:

YouTube Thumbnails
Twitter Posts
Logos
Business Cards
Instagram Posts
Facebook Posts
Twitter Headers

In just minutes, you will be designing with ease, and will find yourself a graphic design pro!

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Who this course is for:

Small business owners
Content creaters
Social media managers

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Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 20min

Social Media Banner Design Projects8 lectures • 1hr 7min

Extra Projects To Improve Your Design Skills4 lectures • 27min

Conclusion3 lectures • 7min

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